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Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News

Welcome Aaron Gartlan to the When It Was Cool Podcast Network for Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News! SECW Action News looks back at Southeastern Wrestling from the Dothan studio before the transition to Continental Championship Wrestling featuring Ric Flair, Ron Fuller, Bob Armstrong, Lord Humongous, Austin Idol, The RAT Patrol, Bill Ash, and many others. Aaron discusses his life growing up in Dothan, AL as a fan of SECW and much more!

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    Tommy Rich Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and on this episode, pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern presents a biography special on Tommy 'Wildfire' Rich. Tommy Rich was one of the hottest young babyfaces in America during the late 1970's into the early 1980's with huge runs in Georgia and Memphis including a brief stint as NWA World heavyweight champion. Tommy Rich's popularity had already peaked by the time he showed up in Continental to team with his cousin Johnny Rich and Steve Armstrong. Tommy Rich also had a run as Continental champion. Join me with this fun look back at the career of Tommy Rich! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    The Flame Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and on this edition of the show, pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern discusses one of the biggest heels in the area's history, The Flame. Most of the world might know Jody Hamilton as The Assassin, one half of one of the most famous tag teams in history, but in Alabama, Hamilton changed his name and his wrestling gear and became the notorious masked Flame. Learn about this often-overlooked aspect of The Assassin's career on today's edition of the show. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Ron Fuller Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and this episode author and historian Karl Stern presents a biography on the life and career of the man who started Southeastern and Continental wrestling- 'The Tennessee Stud' Ron Fuller. Ron Fuller had a very interesting career. As a third-generation wrestler himself in the late 1960s into the early 1970s, Ron Fuller quickly became someone on the trajectory to be the NWA World heavyweight champion but his career took a detour when he started promoting his own shows in Knoxville and eventually to the Gulf Coast. Join me as we talk about the legendary owner of Continental wrestling, Ron Fuller.

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    Rip Rogers Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and on this episode pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern talks about a guy who was a star both Southeastern Championship Wrestling as a NWA United States Junior champion and later in Continental in a great feud with Adrian Street over the Southeastern heavyweight title, one of my favorite people in pro wrestling - 'Hustler' Rip Rogers!

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    Ric Flair biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents this biography of the legendary NWA (and WWF and WCW) World heavyweight champion Ric Flair. This biography podcast special was done by pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern where he goes over the incredible career of the man who was the NWA World champion through most of the SECW era. 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair has become a pop culture icon and one of the greatest legends in the entire history of professional wrestling. Please enjoy this look back at Ric Flair's legendary career. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    The Nightmares

    Aaron Gartlan presents Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast. Today pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern takes a look back at a classic tag team of the territorial era - The Nightmares. The Nightmares (Ken Wayne and Danny Davis) were never a big nationally known team. They never worked WWF, worked only briefly for the NWA and, even then, under a different name, but fans of Memphis and Continental saw them a lot as they were a top tag team in those territories peaking in a great feud with Tommy and Johnny Rich and again with Jerry Stubbs and Dirty White Boy. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Mike Jackson

    Aaron Gartlan presents Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast, and, on this episode, I talk about one of the more underappreciated wrestlers in southern pro wrestling. Mike Jackson is a name most people remember for being an enhancement worker on TBS for Georgia Championship Wrestling, or perhaps you saw him putting over the best wrestlers for Bill Watt's Mid-South, or Florida, or WCW, or Southeastern Championship Wrestling, or Continental... I could go on forever. Still to this very day in 2026, Mike Jackson is often stealing the show somewhere. I even worked for Mike Jackson several times myself. Let's talk about Mike 'Action' Jackson, the perennial Alabama Junior heavyweight champion. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Biography of Jos LeDuc

    Aaron Gartlan presents Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast and today author and pro wrestling historian Karl Stern presents his biography of the 'Canadian Lumberjack' Jos LeDuc. During the time Ron Fuller's Southeastern promotion was in Knoxville, he often used Jos LeDuc. When he took the promotion to Pensacola, Florida he brought Jos LeDuc down as well and, for a while, Jos LeDuc was a babyface teaming with Jimmy Golden! One of Jos LeDuc's best feuds in Southeastern was with fellow French-Canadian Jacques Rougeau in 1982. Join us for a look back at this great pro wrestling star. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    The Losers

    Aaron Gartlan presents Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast and on this week's show he presents a podcast special by pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern discussing the enhancement wrestlers who put over the stars. SECW had plenty of great enhancement wrestlers, these were the people who lost matches but were actual very good wrestler so they made the stars look great. People like Mike Jackson, Randy Barber, Les Freeman, Paul Garner, and others were a step above the guys who just got squashed. Let's give these great wrestlers their moment and remember some of the best (and a few of the worst) in the business! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Harley Race Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast, and this week pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern discusses the career of the legendary 8-time NWA World heavyweight champion Harley Race who regularly defended the NWA title during the Knoxville era of Southeastern Championship Wrestling and during 1983 when Ron Fuller ran the Dothan / Pensacola end of the promotion. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Lord Humongous Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW action news podcast, and this week pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern brings you a detailed biography of Lord Humongous. In Southeastern Championship Wrestling, Lord Humongous was former football player Jeff Van Camp and later, in Continental Wrestling Federation, Sid Vicious took over the character. Join us today to learn more about the hockey mask wearing monster the Lord Humongous! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    The Bullet and The Stud

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW action news podcast and this week we have a special documentary style show for you produced by pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern. It has long been discussed that one of the best heels in pro wrestling history was 1983 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong, but how did he return to being a babyface? The Bullet and The Stud storyline was a fantastic old school pro wrestling storyline full of twists and turns. The injured Ron Fuller returns as a good guy to Southeastern only to find himself outmatched by Jerry Stubbs and Arn Anderson and really needs a partner. Bob Armstrong, after nearly being killed in a weightlifting accident, as returned to Southeastern as a good guy himself... but Ron Fuller does not trust him. Can The Bullet earn the trust of the Tennessee Stud? Find out on today's episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Eddie Gilbert Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and this week Aaron has selected another biography by pro wrestling author and historian Karl Stern looking at a star of the CWF era of Southeastern and Continental Championship Wrestling - Eddie Gilbert. Eddie Gilbert, the son of former Memphis and SECW star Tommy Gilbert was only in the promotion for a few months, but those few months brought considerable change. Eddie Gilbert was not only booked as the top heel for the CWF but along with Paul E. Dangerously (Paul Heyman) they booked the territory as well leading to the disastrous Road to Birmingham tournament.

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    Dr. D David Schultz Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and today Karl Stern takes a look at the career of the controversial "Dr. D" David Schultz. Schultz was a regional star in Memphis and Southeastern when he first started watching wrestling. He was one of the best heels and in many ways the prototype for what Steve Austin's character would be later on. But Schultz had a very problematic side to him. We discuss that, the John Stossel 20/20 incident, the complete timeline of his firing and altercation with Mr. T, and much more. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Bob Armstrong Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News podcast and on this episode, Aaron has chosen another biography of a Southeastern and Continental wrestling great - 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong! Bob Armstrong was the top babyface star of SECW through most of the history of Continental wrestling, except for the end of 1982 through the fall of 1983 where Bob Armstrong was the top heel of the company! Later, he donned the mask of The Bullet and remained a very important star in throughout the southern United States. Join us as we discuss the career and legacy of 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Adrian Street Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and today he presents a pro wrestling history biography by Karl Stern on the late 'Exotic' Adrian Street. Adrian Street was absolutely amazing. He was the perfect heel in the perfect place at the perfect time. Yes, Adrian Street was exceptional in England. He was very good in Los Angles, New Orleans, and Memphis, but nowhere was his gimmick more custom made for than the 1980's Alabama. Then, in a surprising twist, all the Alabama fans who loathed him for beating up the beloved Wendall Cooley, loved him when he turned babyface. Today let's talk about the great Adrian Street. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Austin Idol Biography

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News podcast and on this week's episode, Aaron features a pro wrestling biography by wrestling historian Karl Stern on one of the top babyface stars of Southeastern and Continental wrestling - Austin Idol! Austin Idol was one of the most entertaining wrestlers of the 1980s. While insider journalists often criticized his so-called work rate and many of those who worked with him decried his attitude, from a fan perspective, Austin Idol was one of the coolest wrestlers of the era. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    He'll Have to Go

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News podcast with a look back at the March 13, 1982, episode of Southeastern Wrestling featuring hosts Charlie Platt & Rick Stewart along with Michaels Hayes, Jimmy Golden, Robert Fuller, the New Zealand Sheepherders (Jonathan Boyd & Luke Williams managed by Ox Baker), Tony Charles, Coco Samoa, Andre the Giant, The Superstar (Ray Harris), The Super Destroyer (Bill Dromo), Jacques Rougeau, Terry Gordy, Larry Hamilton, and more. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Jimmy Snuka Murderer?

    Aaron Gartlan presents this episode of SECW Action News Podcast where Aaron has a question for pro wrestling historian Karl Stern, who was a law enforcement officer for over 30 years, what are the details of the murder case brought against Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka near the end of his life for a death that happened in 1983? Jimmy Snuka was a 'relative' of Southeastern Championship Wrestling star Tonga Kid, who was brought to the WWF himself directly from Southeastern. We have all the details in this episode. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    How Profitable was SECW / Continental?

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and on today's show, Aaron has a question for pro wrestling historian Karl Stern about the financials of SECW / Continental Wrestling. During its peak years, how well did Southeastern do financially? Was it a money losing company? Barely scraping buy? Or a monetary success? Karl Stern crunches the numbers to try to come up with an answer based on number of shows, attendance, and how much the owners took off the top. Let's talk about it! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    I'm Working for Money

    Aaron Garlan presents another TV review of SECW Action News looking back at the February 27, 1982, episode of SECW featuring such stars as Robert Fuller, Jimmy Golden, the New Zealand Sheepherders, Michael Hayes, Ox Baker, Jos LeDuc, Jacques Rougeau, Roy Lee Welch, Les Thornton, Larry Hamilton, Tony Charles, Terry Gordy, Mike Jackson and more! I'm Working for Money! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Money is Right, Time is Right

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and in this episode, Aaron reviews the February 20, 1982 episode from the studios in Dothan, AL featuring Charlie Platt, Ric Stewart, Jacques Rougeau, Jos LeDuc, Jimmy Golden, Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, Tony Charles, Les Thornton, Robert Fuller, The New Zealand Sheepherders, Ox Baker, Roy Lee Welch, Ric Flair, Ron Fuller, Ted Oates and more! 1982 was a great year for Southeastern Wrestling. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    This Bird Will Never Change

    Aaron Gartlan returns with a rundown of results and angles that wrapped up 1981 and he begins 1982 in SECW! This was a great time for Southeastern Wrestling, the legendary Freebird war between Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy took place, new talent like the New Zealand Sheepherders came to town. It was a really cool time with future stars like Jacques Rougeau and Brad Armstrong making waves. Join Aaron Gartlan today as he wraps up 1981 and brings us into 1982 Southeastern Championship Wrestling! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    The Final Mt. Rushmore Discussion

    Aaron Gartlan and Karl Stern return for their final assessment of who almost made their all-time favorite or greatest top 4 in pro wrestling history. Among those discussed on the show include Bob Backlund, Steve Austin, Bruno Sammartino, Verne Gagne and the Midnight Express! Next week, Aaron returns with the wrap up to 1981 and takes us into SECW 1982! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    The Mt. Rushmore Runners-Up!

    Aaron Gartlan and Karl Stern discuss the pro wrestlers who almost made their Mt. Rushmore of pro wrestling history. Among the names discussed on this episode are Mt Rushmore Dory Funk Jr., Lou Thesz, Hulk Hogan, Buddy Rogers, Steve Austin, Andre the Giant, Harley Race, Austin Idol and others. There will be one more part to this series and then Aaron returns with a new SECW TV review! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Mt. Rushmore of Wrestling Continues

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News and on this episode, Aaron presents his runner-ups for his all-time favorite and greatest pro wrestlers and pro wrestling historian, and author Karl Stern gives his as well. A number of Southeastern and Continental greats continue to make our lists, and Karl gives his 'Beef Hitter' favorites including Terry Gordy, Big Van Vader, and more. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Aaron and Karl Discuss the Greatest Wrestlers of All Time

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News and this week, he and pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern discuss our own personal Mt. Rushmore's of pro wrestling. This is the first part of a multi-week series where discuss our love of Southeastern and Continental wrestling and where those legendary wrestlers fit into our all-time greatest lists. How can people like Bob Armstrong, Austin Idol, Mr. Olympia, Ron Fuller, and others compete with national stars like Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and The Rock? We tell you on this show plus tons of fun nostalgia from two people who grew up in the state of Alabama during the heyday of Southeastern and Continental wrestling! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Biography of Norvell Austin

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast and this week, since he has been playing heavily into the TV shows that Aaron has been reviewing recently, we present this biography podcast special on Norvell Austin. You might think of Norvell Austin as a journeyman and minor player in the history of pro wrestling, yet, that isn't true at all. Norvell Austin played an important part in not only in SECW history but also Memphis as well! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Austin Goes for the Bounty

    Aaron Gartlan returns with another review of an episode of SECW. This episode looks back at July 18, 1981, featuring: Tommy Wright, Ray Candy, Bob Owens, Norvell Austin, Mr. Olympia, The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose), Jimmy Golden, Ron Fuller, Michael Hayes, Ken Lucas, Ron Bass, Roy Lee Welch and much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    1983 Wraps Up!

    Aaron Gartlan presents SECW Action News Podcast. On this episode, pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern wraps up his detailed series on 1983 in Southeastern. 1983 was a historic year in Ron Fuller's promotion. Bob Armstrong had turned heel at the end of 1982 and had a great heel run through most of the year. He ultimately turned babyface to aid his sons Brad and Scott in their feud with the Midnight Express, Inc. Ron Fuller returns but has revenge in mind for Bob. A great and fun year of pro wrestling in Alabama! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Late 1983 in SECW

    Aaron Gartlan presents Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast, a collection of podcasts about the history of Ron Fuller's Dothan, Alabama / Pensacola, Florida based wrestling promotion from the 1980s which later became Continental Championship Wrestling. Today, Aaron presents the next to last installment on 1983 by pro wrestling historian Karl Stern. The Midnight Express is falling apart, Bob Armstrong is turning back babyface, and Ron Fuller is set to return and turn on Bob. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    A Continuing Look Back at 1983

    Aaron Gartlan presents Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast, and, on this episode, pro wrestling historian Karl Stern continues his detailed look back at 1983 in SECW which, in the opinion of many, was the greatest year in Southeastern or Continental Wrestling history. Bob Armstrong is a heel, Ron Fuller returns as a babyface only to turn on Armstrong late in the year, the Midnight Express went through many interesting changes, plus Austin Idol, the Mongolian Stomper, Ric Flair, and much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    The Next Chapter of 1983

    Aaron Gartlan presents this podcast look back at the history and influence of Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling (later Continental Wrestling) based in Pensacola, Florida. On this episode, Aaron presents the next chapter in pro wrestling historian Karl Stern's detailed look at the year 1983, one of the best years ever for SECW! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    I'm Coming Back After That Top Dollar

    Aaron Gartlan returns with a review of the 06-27-1981 SECW TV show featuring: Charlie Platt and Al Roberts hosts. Ron Bass challenges Ken Lucas to a match on TV. Tommy Wright defeated Barry Cummings. Bob Armstrong interview and tape of Brad Armstrong being injured and Brad defeating Stan Lane for the NWA U.S. Junior title and subsequently vacating it. Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose (Midnight Express) promo. Mr. Olympia defeated Mike Jackson. Norvell Austin defeats Mike Norris. Ron Fuller promo and video of him beating the Bounty Hunter. Ron Bass battles Ken Lucas to a no contest plus much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Deeper Into 1983 with Karl Stern

    Aaron Gartlan presents the latest episode of his SECW Action News podcast and today we present the next part in our series of looking back at 1983 which was, by the opinion of many, the best year of Southeastern Championship Wrestling. Heel Bob Armstrong, the return of Ron Fuller, the expansion and then dissolution of the Midnight Express, a baby face Mongolian Stomper under a mask, Frank Savage, Ken Lucas, and much more are discussed! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    A Detailed Look at 1983 Part 1

    Welcome to Aaron Gartlan's SECW Action News Podcast. On today's show we begin a series on 1983 Southeastern wrestling which pro wrestling historian Karl Stern put together from a series of old wrestling posters. 1983 was, in the opinion of many, the best year ever for SECW. The heel turn of Bob Armstrong was fresh, Austin Idol was a top star as were Jimmy Golden, Ken Lucas, and others. The Midnight Express, Inc was dominating the area. This multi-part series will be woven between episodes featuring Aaron Gartlan's reviews. Thank you for supporting When It Was Cool! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    What if Jim Cornette Had Bought Continental?

    Aaron Gartlan returns along with pro wrestling historian Karl Stern to discuss Jim Cornette and Continental wrestling. Jim Cornette only briefly appeared in Continental wrestling near the end of the promotion. During the time it was bought by David Woods and booked by Paul Heyman and Eddie Gilbert, Jim Cornette and the Midnight Express were on top of the world in the NWA. But what if, instead of starting Smoky Mountain Wrestling, instead, Jim Cornette would have purchased Continental either instead of David Woods or at the end of the promotion? What if indeed. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    1983 Found Footage

    As Aaron Gartlan and Karl Stern prepare a new episode of SECWAN for next week, today's review is awesome! Armstrong Alley YouTube channel discovered footage from the spring of 1983 of Alabama's Southeastern Championship Wrestling. He found someone with a previously undiscovered tape out of Montgomery which features, among other things: More legendary heel Bob Armstrong, Buck Robley coming out of a box angle, The Midnight Express, Inc (Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Norvell Austin, Mongolian Stomper, etc), Ric Flair, Mr. Olympia, Frank Savage, Ken Lucas, Jimmy Golden, The Flame (Jody Hamilton), Tommy Rogers as U.S. Junior champion, and more! Let's take a look at it! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    The Alabama Super Bowl of Wrestling

    Aaron Gartlan has another Southeastern Championship Wrestling TV review for the June 10, 1981, edition of SECW from Dothan, Alabama. This show discusses such great territorial era wrestling stars such as: Mr. Saito, Ron Fuller, Jimmy Golden, Ray Candy, Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose, Bill Dundee, Stan Lane, Ron Bass, Mr. Olympia (Jerry Stubbs), Ken Lucas, Brad Armstrong and Bob Armstrong gets injured by the Ron Bass heart punch.  Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    I Had My Hands in Some of that Good Ole Red Dirt

    Aaron Garlan returns with a look back at a classic episode of Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling from the TV studios in Dothan, Alabama. The show from June 13, 1981 featuring Charlie Platt, Al Roberts, Mr. Saito, Ron Fuller, Jimmy Golden, Ray Candy, Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose, Bill Dundee, Stan Lane, Ron Bass, Mr. Olympia, Ken Lucas, Brad Armstrong and Bob Armstrong plus much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Early Days of Hulk Hogan

    Aaron Gartlan presents this look back with pro wrestling historian Karl Stern at the early days of the late pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan and debut and earliest days in Championship Wrestling from Florida and Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling Promotion in Pensacola. What is the reality of the early career of Hulk Hogan verses the myth? Today, we look back at the facts of the first few years of the career of Hulk Hogan. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Midnight Express, Ron Starr, and More

    Aaron Gartlan has selected this Patreon show with Karl Stern answering general pro wrestling questions about The Undertaker, Frank Gotch, but then the discussion turns toward SECW and the Midnight Express and how Ron Starr became a part of it, the car accident that ended Norvell Austin's run, and how on Earth the Honky Tonk Man Wayne Farris ended up in this story. Also the story about the fan fight that almost sent Ron Starr to jail. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Remembering Hulk Hogan's Time in the Southeast

    Aaron Gartlan returns today with a look back at the late Hulk Hogan's time early in his career in the Gulf Coast / Southeastern wrestling areas along with some news coverage from the area on his death. Shortly after debuting in Florida after training with Hiro Matsuda, Terry Bollea came to the Ron Fuller owned Southeastern Wrestling where he picked up the name 'The Hulk'. Hulk Hogan headlined the largest show ever put together by Southeastern against Andre the Giant in a football stadium in Dothan, Alabama. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    June 6th, 1981 - SECW television - "...Kenny tried to wake him up..."

    On this edition of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News podcast available on the When It Was Cool Podcast Network, Aaron Gartlan of Gartlan Injury Law comes to review the June 6th, 1981, edition of SECW television. Aaron discusses the Junkyard Dog from Mid-South Wrestling, Robert Fuller being injured and maybe having BRAIN DAMAGE, that and so much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    A Discussion of SECW and Continental Wrestling

    Today, pro wrestling author and historian Karl Stern has a discussion with Southeastern Wrestling historian and collector Aaron Gartlan about SECW and Continental wrestling including the difference between growing up watching pro wrestling in north Alabama verses south Alabama and the old Gulf Coast promotion verses Nick Gulas north Alabama territory and how Ron Fuller unified it all in October 1980. Plus, tons more on the talent, announcers, booking and more for SECW and Continental wrestling. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Episode 24 - May 30th, 1981 SECW TV

    On this edition of Southeastern Championship Action News Podcast, Aaron Gartlan dives into the May 30th, 1981, edition of SECW TV! Mr. Olympia forfeited the U.S. Junior Heavyweight Championship after defeating Stan Lane for being a couple of pounds overweight, Mr. Saito captured the Alabama Heavyweight Championship over the weekend, and so much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    Karl and Aaron Talk Continental Wrestling

    On this episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast, pro wrestling author and historian Karl Stern talks Continental wrestling history with Aaron Gartlan plus a variety of other topics. Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling became Continental Wrestling in June 1985 and is considered the best 'forgotten' territory. Join us as we talk the history of this great pro wrestling company! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law #wrestling #history #sport #sports #Alabama #Dothan #Florida #Pensacola #WWE #AEW #NXT #ROH #NJPW #NWA #luchalibre

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    NWA Great American Bash Southeastern

    Aaron Gartlan, host of SECW Action News Podcast, has a series of great questions about Southeastern and Continental Wrestling super cards. Aaron asks pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern about some hypothetical and real Southeastern and Continental super shows including the NWA Great American Bash. Join us for this fun look at pro wrestling history! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    P-A-N-E, Pain

    Aaron Gartlan reviews the May 23, 1981, episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling. Aaron discusses some pop culture around this time frame, including American Bandstand, Rick Springfield and "Jesse's Girl," and discussed Mr. Olympia's debut on SECW TV! Also, one of the best (or worst) promos in SECW history by Randy Rose of the Midnight Express. Plus: Mr. Saito, Ken Lucas, Ron and Robert Fuller, Bob and Brad Armstrong, Stan Lane, and much more. This was an awesome time for the SECW promotion! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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    May 2, 1981 TV Review SECW

    Aaron Gartlan returns with a TV review of the May 2, 1981 episode of SECW. Aaron is joined by Eric Darsie from the Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast to discuss this show: Charlie Platt & Les Thatcher hosts... Bob & Brad Armstrong interview and video of steel cage match against Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose... The Shadow (Norvell Austin) returns... Brad Armstrong & The Shadow (Norvell Austin) vs Joe Turner & The Superstar (Ray Harris)...Interviews with Bob & Brad Armstrong & Ken Lucas and Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose... Mr. Saito & Stan Lane vs Roy Lee Welch & Burrhead Jones... Stan Lane & Mr. Saito interview with video of Saito verses Paul Orndorff for the NWA Alabama title... Bob & Brad Armstrong interview... Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose interview...  Jimmy Golden & Ron Bass interview... Mr. Saito & Stan Lane interview... Jerry Stubbs & Ken Lucas vs Don Carson & Ron Maxwell... Stan Lane & Mr. Saito and Jerry Stubbs interview... Ron Fuller & Burrhead Jones vs Jimmy Golden & Ron Bass by DQ... Run in by Robert Fuller for the save... Ron & Robert Fuller interview... Jimmy Golden & Ron Bass interview... Brawl between Ron & Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden & Ron Bass... (Referee: Bruce Sorenson) Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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Welcome Aaron Gartlan to the When It Was Cool Podcast Network for Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News! SECW Action News looks back at Southeastern Wrestling from the Dothan studio before the transition to Continental Championship Wrestling featuring Ric Flair, Ron Fuller, Bob Armstrong, Lord Humongous, Austin Idol, The RAT Patrol, Bill Ash, and many others. Aaron discusses his life growing up in Dothan, AL as a fan of SECW and much more!

HOSTED BY

Aaron Gartlan

Produced by When It Was Cool

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News have?

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News about?

Welcome Aaron Gartlan to the When It Was Cool Podcast Network for Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News! SECW Action News looks back at Southeastern Wrestling from the Dothan studio before the transition to Continental Championship Wrestling featuring Ric Flair, Ron Fuller, Bob Armstrong,...

How often does Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News release new episodes?

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News?

You can listen to Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News?

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News is created and hosted by Aaron Gartlan.
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